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Gunmen killed two in Adamawa community: Police

The police spokesperson said the gunmen were suspected to be members of Boko Haram.

• December 26, 2023
Adamawa CP, Afolabi Babatola
Adamawa CP, Afolabi Babatola

Police Command in Adamawa State has confirmed an attack by gunmen on Kwapre community in the Hong Local Government Area of the state.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroje, disclosed this in Yola on Tuesday.

He said that the incident occurred on Christmas day and investigation had since commenced.

According to him, the Commissioner of Police, Babatola Afolabi, has deployed officers and directed an investigation.

He called on the public to report any suspicious character to police and other security agencies to ensure security in the state and country at large.

District Head of Dugwaba, Mr Simon Buba, also confirmed to journalists that two persons were killed during the attack.

According to him, the gunmen were suspected to be members of Boko Haram who invaded with motorcycles, carted away food items and rushed towards Sambisa Forest.

(NAN)

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